Environmental group files court order to stop Spartanburg County data center project
The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) has filed for a temporary injunction to stop the construction of the Valara data center in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. They allege that construction began without proper review by the Spartanburg Planning Commission, leading to ongoing lawsuits. SELC claims "harmful construction" continues at the site.
The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) has requested a temporary injunction in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, to halt the construction of the Valara data center. This legal action is part of ongoing lawsuits against Valara Holdings, LLC and Spartanburg County.
SELC officials contend that the county improperly allowed the developer to proceed with construction using an abbreviated permitting process, bypassing the required review by the Spartanburg Planning Commission. The group asserts that "harmful construction" is continuing at the site despite these procedural issues.
The filing aims to stop all construction and prevent the county from further processing land development permits until the existing lawsuits are resolved. FOX Carolina has sought comments from both Valara Holdings, LLC and Spartanburg County officials regarding the matter.